{"id":3095,"date":"2022-05-05T09:54:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T09:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=3095"},"modified":"2022-10-17T09:46:05","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T09:46:05","slug":"souk-al-marfa-trmart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart","title":{"rendered":"Souk Al Marfa : A Traditional Market with a Modern Vibe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai is more than just high-rise buildings, sandy deserts, glittering malls, and a skyline. It is an emirate that is full of culture and life. So, if you are in Dubai looking for the best shopping place in Dubai, be it with your friends or family, you shouldn\u2019t miss the unique shopping experience at Souk Al Marfa. It is the traditional market hub that boasts uninterrupted views of the harbour and has everything a visitor needs. From antiques to daily essentials, Souk Al Marfa Deira has it all at unbeatable prices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Souk-Al-Marfa.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Souk-Al-Marfa.webp\" alt=\"Souk Al Marfa, Dubai\" width=\"1480\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Souk-Al-Marfa.webp 1480w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Souk-Al-Marfa-300x115.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Souk-Al-Marfa-1024x391.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Souk-Al-Marfa-768x293.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1480px) 100vw, 1480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more to find out all about this colorful and vibrant souk in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69d044e925592\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart\/#Souk_Al_Marfa_Location\" title=\"Souk Al Marfa Location\">Souk Al Marfa Location<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart\/#Outlets_at_Souk_Al_Marfa_Deira_Islands\" title=\"Outlets at Souk Al Marfa Deira Islands\">Outlets at Souk Al Marfa Deira Islands<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart\/#Cafes_and_Restaurants_at_Souk_Al_Marfa_Deira_Islands\" title=\"Cafes and Restaurants at Souk Al Marfa Deira Islands\">Cafes and Restaurants at Souk Al Marfa Deira Islands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart\/#Abra_and_Ferry\" title=\"Abra and Ferry\">Abra and Ferry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart\/#Shuttle_Service_is_Complimentary\" title=\"Shuttle Service is Complimentary\">Shuttle Service is Complimentary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart\/#Other_Services\" title=\"Other Services\">Other Services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart\/#What_are_the_opening_hours_of_Souk_Al_Marfa\" title=\"What are the opening hours of Souk Al Marfa?\">What are the opening hours of Souk Al Marfa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart\/#What_are_the_contact_details_for_the_Souk_Al_Marfa\" title=\"What are the contact details for the Souk Al Marfa?\">What are the contact details for the Souk Al Marfa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart\/#Why_should_businesses_invest_in_the_Souk_Al_Marfa\" title=\"Why should businesses invest in the Souk Al Marfa?\">Why should businesses invest in the Souk Al Marfa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/souk-al-marfa-trmart\/#Are_there_any_other_souks_in_Dubai_besides_the_Souk_Al_Marfa\" title=\"Are there any other souks in Dubai besides the Souk Al Marfa?\">Are there any other souks in Dubai besides the Souk Al Marfa?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_Souk_Al_Marfa_Dubai\"><\/span>An Overview of Souk Al Marfa, Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Souk Al Marfa in Dubai is a 1.9-kilometre-long traditional wholesale market. It is located at Deira Islands, in front of an amazing waterfront community of 4 man-made islands. It was developed by Nakheel Malls and DP World as a complete, air-conditioned indoor shopping place that serves everything from carpets and clothes to electronics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Souk Al Marfa Deira Island has small kiosks, retail stores, street food stalls and showrooms. As Souk Al Marfa\u2019s location is close to Deira Wharfage, Mina Al Hamriya, and Mina Rashid, the localisation of the market enhances the proximity to the ports. Moreover, the market makes it feasible for traders to ship goods directly from their stores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3098\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"An Overview of Souk Al Marfa Dubai\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai-1024x466.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai-1536x698.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai-2048x931.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from being close to the port, the Souk location also provides other advantages to traders, such as complete ownership to foreign investors, repatriation of profit, money, ancillary amenities and logistical convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Souk Al Marfa Deira Island covers around 3.1 million square feet and features four different villages. Once the construction of all these 4 villages is completed, this waterfront market place will be home to more than 1,000 stores, 3200 parking spots, and custom-built loading docks for trucks. The souk also houses a Thai market that provides Thai food, handicrafts, and clothing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Souk_Al_Marfa_Location\"><\/span>Souk Al Marfa Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a grand wholesale market in Dubai which is strategically located near the ports for easy and fast shipments of the goods. The market is located north of Dubai in Deira Islands. Apart from the ports, Souk Al MArfa\u2019s location also comes in close proximity to Dubai airport Sharjah and the northern emirates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outlets_at_Souk_Al_Marfa_Deira_Islands\"><\/span>Outlets at Souk Al Marfa Deira Islands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai.webp\" alt=\"Outlets at Souk-Al-Marfa Deira Islands\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai-1024x590.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai-768x443.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai-1536x886.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/An-Overview-of-Souk-Al-Marfa-Dubai-2048x1181.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Souk-Al-Marfa is the largest wholesale trading marketplace that features different shops and stores and allows an amazing bargaining option. You can also expect to get some fine goods such as building materials, toys, household goods, lamps, cosmetics, skincare products, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a list of some of the shops that have already opened:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koichi<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blink<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moonlight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darwani<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Grace<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marhaptin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Beauty<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Game Station<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thread and Button<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shines Korean<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply Made Stylish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zil Altaif Garments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can head over to Mohie El-Din Supermarket for your grocery shopping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cafes_and_Restaurants_at_Souk_Al_Marfa_Deira_Islands\"><\/span>Cafes and Restaurants at Souk Al Marfa Deira Islands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cafes-and-Restaurants-at-Souk-Al-Marfa-Deira-Islands.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3100 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cafes-and-Restaurants-at-Souk-Al-Marfa-Deira-Islands.jpg\" alt=\"Cafes and Restaurants at Deira Islands \" width=\"1353\" height=\"1353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cafes-and-Restaurants-at-Souk-Al-Marfa-Deira-Islands.jpg 1353w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cafes-and-Restaurants-at-Souk-Al-Marfa-Deira-Islands-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cafes-and-Restaurants-at-Souk-Al-Marfa-Deira-Islands-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cafes-and-Restaurants-at-Souk-Al-Marfa-Deira-Islands-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cafes-and-Restaurants-at-Souk-Al-Marfa-Deira-Islands-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1353px) 100vw, 1353px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cafes and food outlets at Souk Al Marfa in Dubai serve some of the finest and most delicious food and beverages. Some renowned options in the market are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fardos<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orya<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OTS Cafe<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pioneer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swadeshi<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Halwai<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceylon Tea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krua Thai<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icy Blast Coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taksim Gate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazing Panda<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tea Factory<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh Blends Cafe<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little House cafe<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Scoop of Happiness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides these outlets, there are several other options available throughout the market. Also, luckily, there are options available to get to this outstanding souk for visitors relying on public transport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abra_and_Ferry\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abra and Ferry<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Abra-and-Ferry.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Abra-and-Ferry.jpg\" alt=\"Abra and Ferry\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Abra-and-Ferry.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Abra-and-Ferry-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Abra-and-Ferry-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Abra-and-Ferry-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Abra-and-Ferry-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the shopping and eating, entertainment is not far behind to greet the visitors of Souk Al Marfa. When it&#8217;s entertainment at this waterfront wholesale market, along come the Abra and Ferry tours to take you through the chills of the water after your hectic shopping time. The journey by ferry and abra offers some splendid views of the Deira Old Souk, Deira Creek, Deira Corniche, and Gold Souk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete information about the ferry time durations is listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Duration :<\/strong> 25 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Timings :<\/strong> On weekdays (05:00 pm to 10:00 pm), on weekends, i.e., Friday to Sunday (10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm),<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the details of the ferry tours that run between Al Ghubaiba and the market:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Duration :<\/strong> 20 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Timings :<\/strong> On weekends, i.e., Friday to Sunday (06:00 pm to 10:00 pm),<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Note: <\/b><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children under 5 years of age get complimentary rides.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shuttle_Service_is_Complimentary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shuttle Service is Complimentary<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shuttle-Service.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shuttle-Service.png\" alt=\"free shuttle service offered by the Souk Al Marfa Dubai\" width=\"1156\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shuttle-Service.png 1156w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shuttle-Service-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shuttle-Service-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shuttle-Service-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1156px) 100vw, 1156px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors could also use a free shuttle service offered by the Souk. To avail the benefit of this complimentary facility, you can take a bus from any of the hotels, such as, Hyatt Regency Dubai, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel, Ibis Styles Dubai Airport, Pullman Dubai Creek City Center, or more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visitor could also download the schedule of this complimentary shuttle service from the official online site of Souk Al Marfa Dubai, or they can also contact the supervisor at +971-55-805-1962.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The roads and transport authorities of Dubai have launched a specific bus route, known as SM1, for the visitors of the Souk. The bus runs every 60 minutes from the Gold Souq bus station to the Souk Marfa, routing through Al Khaleej Street from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. Meanwhile, you can also use Dubai taxi facilities like Careem services or Uber to get to the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Wrapping it up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai is a place full of love, light, and life, and Souk Al Marfa is the next example of these three, again featuring services for the residents of Dubai. It is a waterfront wholesale market located near three ports that make it feasible for the trader to ship the goods directly to the stores. As you now know, the market is huge with numerous outlets. It is good to go through the details before you pay a visit to this place. Also, you can book your tickets in advance for the ferry and abra by checking their route and timings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Useful Articles for You :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 194px;\" width=\"827\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/best-shopping-malls-in-abu-dhabi-trmart\">Best Shopping Malls in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/biggest-shopping-malls-in-dubai-trmart\">Biggest Shopping Malls in Dubai<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-hills-mall-trmart\">Dubai Hills Mall<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-outlet-mall-vs-dubai-outlet-village-trmart\">Dubai Outlet Mall vs Dubai Outlet Village<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_opening_hours_of_Souk_Al_Marfa\"><\/span>What are the opening hours of Souk Al Marfa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe opening hours of Souk Al Marfa are 12:20 pm to 12:00 am from Monday to Thursday, and from Friday to Sunday, the timings are from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_contact_details_for_the_Souk_Al_Marfa\"><\/span>What are the contact details for the Souk Al Marfa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor any information or assistance at Souk, you can also call the management at +971-8-0062-54335.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_businesses_invest_in_the_Souk_Al_Marfa\"><\/span>Why should businesses invest in the Souk Al Marfa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSouq Al Marfa, Deira Islands is the appropriate development destination that companies must consider. It provides an easy return and profit on the investment, along with complete foreign ownership without any local sponsorship, and ensures the least paperwork through a single-window system. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_other_souks_in_Dubai_besides_the_Souk_Al_Marfa\"><\/span>Are there any other souks in Dubai besides the Souk Al Marfa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, Dubai has several souks to entertain its citizens, such as Spice Souk Dubai, Dubai Gold Souk and Deira Perfume Souk.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the opening hours of Souk Al Marfa?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The opening hours of Souk Al Marfa are 12:20 pm to 12:00 am from Monday to Thursday, and from Friday to Sunday, the timings are from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the contact details for the Souk Al Marfa?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"For any information or assistance at Souk, you can also call the management at +971-8-0062-54335.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Why should businesses invest in the Souk Al Marfa?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Souq Al Marfa, Deira Islands is the appropriate development destination that companies must consider. 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